"Catch Me Outside" I Rev. Justice Hill I October 18, 2026

Main message: The sermon uses Bartimaeus’s healing in Mark 10:46–52 to call listeners to move beyond shame, silence, and old identities into bold faith. It emphasizes that Jesus sees the marginalized, hears their cries, and can restore sight, purpose, and hope when we courageously respond to his call.

Key points:

• Bartimaeus was blind, ignored, and positioned on the roadside, but he strategically put himself where help could reach him.
• The crowd tried to silence him, but he cried out louder, showing faith and persistence in the face of opposition.
• Jesus stopped, called him forward, and honored his worth, showing God’s concern for the marginalized.
• Bartimaeus threw off his cloak, symbolizing letting go of past identity and comfort to follow Jesus.
• Jesus asked, “What do you want me to do for you?” and Bartimaeus asked for sight again—more than physical healing, he sought new vision.
• The sermon closes by urging believers to trust God, reject the enemy’s lies, and believe that healing and victory are still possible.

Scriptures mentioned: Mark 10:46–52, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 8:18, Ephesians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Isaiah 53, 2 Corinthians 4:13, 1 John 1:7